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Aqua Jeta Launched

May 14, 2011   //   by admin   //   BLOG  //  No Comments
After a hectic week of putting the final touches to the boat Aqua Jeta our new sponsored hire boat was launched last Saturday 7th May. The first hirers were a newly wed couple on their honeymoon for two weeks which was a particularly special launch for the boat. They are currently on their way around the four counties ring and should be somewhere on the Shroppie as I type – so wave and say hi if you see them!
Here’s a few photos of the boat a few weeks before completion and some others of the completed Aqua Jeta.

Galley – With granite worktops and flooring in place.

Saloon – woodwork completed but still requiring varnishing
Saloon – looking back towards the stern doors, Jeta is a reverse layout hire boat.
Above – The electrics cupboard in the galley – Ian & Lyndon our Engineers have made a fantastic job of the all the electrics, plumbing and engine installation. Everything, whether on show or not, has been meticulously installed, here all the switches and controls have been aligned perfectly  – all our employees and boat build customers know how i like everything to be symmetrical,  I’m sure they think i’ve some sort of disorder!

Bathroom – Granite worktop and semi recessed bowl in place. The wiring hanging down is for the under shelf lights in the bedroom which were passed through the bulkhead. Jordan our Lead Carpenter has crafted the Aqua waves out of solid oak and put them on the lighting pelmet (top left of the photo) to add interest and a bit of corporate identity!

Bedroom – looking forward leading onto the front deck, all done bar the varnishing.

Above – Solid oak handrail complete and in place. Rear apron also completed by Roy at Midway Upholstery. Deck board at this point were still in the workshop so the temporary ones are in place here.
The next few shots are of the completed boat

Above & below- All ready to go on the morning of hire.

Above – Stern doors. Engine control panel above the electrical cupboard – as a main dealer for Engines Plus we are now installing the Canaline range of engines into all of new hire boats.

Above – Galley, we went with a splash of red to add a colour theme through the boat.

Galley – Looking forward through towards the saloon.

Saloon – Complete with 19″ LCD TV & DVD. Like all our hire boats the seating converts into either two singles and a double for maximum flexibility. It’s also worth noting that the windows are all double glazed, meaning that condensation is greatly reduced.


Above & below- Glazed side hatch adding more light into the saloon and galley. The tables can be seen stored below the gunnels.

Above – As with all our hire boats we have added roman blinds to all windows for a cleaner and more modern look.

Above & Below: Bathroom – large custom made mirror with downlighters providing a feeling of additional space. The Aqua waves can be seen more clearly in the photo below.


Above & Below: Bedroom – which has an additional TV & DVD player.

Well done to all the team that helped out with the fitout – Jordan, Ben & Josh, our Carpenters and our Engineers Ian & Lyndon. The owners are thrilled with their boat so many thanks to all. 
Now that Jeta is complete we’ll be straight on with the fitout of Aqua Bywyd another sponsored hire boat being launched in July of this year. Here’s a couple of photos (below) of her being craned into our base at Mercia Marina - the boat has already been spray painted and went straight to the painters premises from Colecraft. More about boat painting in my next up date.

 Thats all for now.
Cheers Justin, Jane & Team